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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services highlights free counseling, lifelong support for birth parents during National Adoption Month

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – As families nationwide celebrate National Adoption Month, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) is focusing on a crucial, often overlooked part of the journey: birth parents. Throughout November, LFCS is raising awareness of its free, confidential counseling and lifelong support services designed to honor and care for those who make the […]

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MAC Foundation launches enhancement grant campaign

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PARK HILLS, Mo. – Mineral Area College (MAC) offers excellent, affordable education, changing the lives of countless students and strengthening the local workforce by preparing highly skilled and employable graduates.     Hoyer Lift: Nursing students gain experience in patient transfer using a Hoyer Lift purchased with Enhancement Grant campaign funds.   MAC’s commitment to educational

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Minimum wage increases to $15 an hour for 2026

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A minimum wage of $15 an hour takes effect January 1, 2026.     On July 10, 2025, Governor Kehoe signed into law HB 567 (2025), modifying provisions to the Missouri minimum wage law.     Visit the department’s Minimum Wage page at https://labor.mo.gov/dls/minimum-wage to learn more or download summary posters, which are

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Missouri DHSS issues health advisory on 7-OH

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a statewide health advisory warning Missourians about the serious health risks associated with 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a potent psychoactive compound increasingly found in unregulated consumer products.   7-OH, a synthetic derivative of the kratom plant, is being sold in Missouri in forms such as gummies, candies,

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Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to dedicate new campus expansion on Veterans Day

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PERRYVILLE — Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) invites the public to join in honoring America’s heroes this Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.   During this annual observance, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, MNVM will dedicate its newest campus expansion, marking another step in its mission to

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MRV Banks helps local organizations thrive with donated computers

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – At MRV Banks, giving back to the community isn’t just an idea, it’s action. Recently, the bank took steps to make a real difference by donating computers to two local organizations, SEMO NASV and Safe House of Southeast Missouri, helping them better serve those who rely on their services every day.

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Perryville Police reports

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released two reports.   A dog attack on another dog was reported October 17th in the 1200 block of West North Street. 1:13 p.m. Melissa Haymaker of Perryville was cited in connection with the incident.   18-year-old Demarien A. Davis of Cae Girardeau was charged with shoplifting and

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Red Cross to host training for new local disaster response volunteers

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas needs local disaster response volunteers and will be hosting a training for anyone interested to attend. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers provide immediate compassion, access to assistance and resource information to their neighbors in their time of need.   The Disaster Action

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